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Bars Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Staten Island, New York
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule barsboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 810-6555
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son really enjoys this place he is thinking of going back I really enjoyed watching the kids train together and I really love the place thank you.”
“My high school friend kept telling me how great of a workout these kickboxing classes gave her and that I needed to try it out.”
“In my first Kickboxing class, I had an instructor with me, one-on-one the entire time showing me how to do each move properly.”
“The kids' class is high quality; my students compete against them at tournaments and always have tough matches.”
“Everyone there has got a great workout and the Coach is very good with children, professional and courteous.”
“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned boxer, you'll find top-notch coaching, a welcoming environment, and a challenge that pushes you to be your best.”
Other martial arts here
“My son Jordan has been taking kickboxing classes at Bars Boxing that is in Staten Island, New York for about 6 months now, he loves it!”
“The coach and the owner of Bars Boxing School, Twice World Champion Akmal Zakirov has always changing it up and challenging the members every class!”
What members say
“Amazing facility, affordable prices, and a coach Akmal Zakirov that brings the best in technique, motivation, and atmosphere.”
“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned boxer, you'll find top-notch coaching, a welcoming environment, and a challenge that pushes you to be your best.”
“It feels like one big happy family and I would strongly recommend this school to anyone who is looking to get into the best shape of their lives and you can have fun doing it.”
“Amazing facility, affordable prices, and a coach Akmal Zakirov that brings the best in technique, motivation, and atmosphere.”
“It feels like one big happy family and I would strongly recommend this school to anyone who is looking to get into the best shape of their lives and you can have fun doing it.”
“The kids' class is high quality; my students compete against them at tournaments and always have tough matches.”
From the reviews
I went to my first class at Bars Boxing in Staten Island, NY about two month ago and I was instantly hooked! The instructor is energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and positive. He takes the time to show new students how to do it properly.
Kickboxing classes here in Bars Boxing in Staten Island are really better than anywhere else. I've personally had the privileges to learn kickboxing at other locations in New York. I can't say enough about Bars Boxing and their instructor. I started kickboxing there back in August of 2011.
Excellent coaching by Akmal, who is a 2 time kick boxing world champion and a multi national Uzbek champ (9 time adult and who knows how many junior champ) Great guy, really passionate about his sport. Akmal knows excellent soviet based technique of striking!
Great coach! He pays attention to all the kids no matter the skill level.. My son has been going to him for years.
New to muay thai? Start at Bars Boxing
Bars Boxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Bars Boxing
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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